The new scholarship at Penn State Abington will enhance its ability to recruit and retain students whose gender, race, ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the student body and who have a demonstrated financial need.
Margo DelliCarpini, vice provost for strategic educational partnerships and dean of the College of Education and Human Development at The University of Texas at San Antonio, has been named chancellor of Penn State Abington, after a national search. DelliCarpini will start in her new role Jan. 4, 2021.
Their 40-year-plus love story started at Penn State Abington. The Randi Roloff Fair Memorial Educational Equity Scholarship will memorialize this special time in their lives.
"Penn State Abington is proud of our esteemed 2020 award winners for their achievements both in their careers and in their communities," Andrew August, interim chancellor, said.
In an era of remote teaching and learning, PaSSS program leaders have translated the robust, multi-faceted experience into a format which students could complete from home, and the results have been inspiring.
The goal of the four-week summer program is to increase retention among a diverse group of Penn State Abington engineering students by enhancing their academic preparedness.
Penn State Abington Interim Chancellor Andrew August offers remarks about the current national climate and what the Abington community can do to think, reflect, and take action.
Penn State Abington's award-winning publication isn't just for English and art majors. The Abington Review wants to grow and more accurately represent the voices on campus.